Seasonal Florals

out of words

Animal Collections

Sea Animals, Birds, Reptiles & Amphibians in Japan

Hiragana (Japanese characters) and corresponding animals

Hiragana Animals 20x16” sumi ink on paper

Memories of childhood days in Tokyo

 

Japanese Food & Tea Collections

onigiri: the ultimate Japanese comfort food and an image of repetitive acts of love of a parent

70 Ochawan (bowls for Japanese tea ceremony) to celebrate my father’s 70th

Just a few (35 each) Japanese foods I love:

Sushi, Wagashi (traditional confections), Vegetables

Portraits

 

How Does He Do It

Perfect Pair 5x7” sumi ink and watercolor on paper

A gift to my parents for their anniversary - an image of them together. Chawan and Mizusashi are two components that belong together in tea ceremony.

 
 

Sibling Love 4x6” sumi ink on paper

Calligraphy

Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks

Grateful for the Small Joys 20x16” sumi ink and watercolor on paper

No More Watering 20x16” sumi ink and watercolor on paper

 

Painting History

Reflecting on my history research on Christianity in Japan around Nagasaki

O Gloriosa

 

Florals

Home-grown, gifted, or spotted on walks

 

Small Paintings & Sketches